Disappearing wideout

[gmf1369]

Robby Anderson came into the season -- a contract year -- with huge expectations. In the offseason, he said his goal was to be a top 5 wide receiver. At his current rate, he might not be a top 5 receiver on the Jets by the end of the season. With only 24 catches and one touchdown, he's costing himself free-agent money.

What gives?

The easy explanation is to say Anderson's deep speed is going to waste because of the pass-protection issues, but that's not the whole story. He's drawing more coverage since his 92-yard touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys. He's also seeing a lot more press coverage than last season, from 24.8% of his routes to 45.5%, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. If Anderson wants to be a No. 1 receiver, he has to figure out a way to win at the line of scrimmage.

 

[TebowCan'tThrow]

He is too small and if he gets pressed its easy to take him out of the game. Should have traded him.

 

[hatnlvr]

Robby couldn't fight an 80 year old grandmother for a catch, but I think the problem goes deeper than that.

You can go from a near 1000 yard receiver to invisible. I think this has just as much to do with coaching as it is on Robby. I don't think he is being used right and they aren't calling plays for him that takes advantage of his speed.

 

[beresford]

....or perhaps the O line can't hold up long enough for us to throw deep.

 

[CaptMyng]

I think Robbie's ceiling is as a good number 2 receiver. Unfortunately the Jets lack a true number 1 receiver so Robbie is getting the opposing teams best CB covering him all too often and is getting double teamed to keep him from getting loose deep.. With that and a god awful O line it's not surprising his number are down.